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About
Provided by Neil Hext KC
Practice Areas
Neil specialises in commercial litigation, insurance, construction and professional negligence. He appears regularly in the Commercial Court, TCC and Chancery Division, and has substantial appellate experience in the Court of Appeal. He is an experienced advocate in arbitration and sits as an arbitrator. He has expertise in all aspects of insurance/reinsurance, acting for both insurers and insureds. In the commercial field he focuses particularly on commercial fraud and is regularly instructed in relation to matters requiring urgent interlocutory relief. In professional negligence his work covers lawyers, insurance brokers, construction professionals, surveyors and accountants. He is a contributor to Jackson & Powell on Professional Liability.
Career
Called 1995, Gray’s Inn. King’s Counsel 2015.
Professional Memberships
COMBAR; PNBA; TECBAR
Personal
LLB European Legal Studies, Bristol University/Leuven University, Belgium.
Chambers Review
UK Bar
Neil Hext KC is a busy silk who is actively engaged in a whole host of insurance-related work, including the full range of coverage and policy issues, as well as significant disputes involving brokers. He is also experienced in handling disputes involving allegations of fraudulent behaviour.
Neil Hext KC is a popular choice among insurance clients for disputes in the construction sector. He is equally entrusted to represent contractors in cases heard in the TCC and in international arbitration proceedings.
Neil Hext KC is a well-regarded silk with recognised expertise in a range of professional negligence claims. He acts for both claimants and defendants, and is especially experienced in complex matters involving insurance brokerage.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Neil is measured, very deliberate and a good advocate."
"Neil understands what you need, delivering with a light touch where needed."
"Neil is extremely sophisticated and is an outstanding advocate. He produces quick and highly intelligent advice."
"Neil has the ability to stand back and view the bigger picture, advising commercially and strategically in that context."
"His advocacy is very gentle but he leads the court in a fantastic way, dealing with highly contentious deals in a calm and collected manner."
"Neil Hext is very good on his feet, very commercial and great with clients."
"Neil is very easy to work with. He has a good manner with experts and clients."
"He leads the court in a fantastic way. He can deal with highly contentious matters in a calm and collected manner."
"Neil is measured, very deliberate and a good advocate."
"Neil understands what you need, delivering with a light touch where needed."
"Neil is extremely sophisticated and is an outstanding advocate. He produces quick and highly intelligent advice."
"Neil has the ability to stand back and view the bigger picture, advising commercially and strategically in that context."
"His advocacy is very gentle but he leads the court in a fantastic way, dealing with highly contentious deals in a calm and collected manner."
"Neil Hext is very good on his feet, very commercial and great with clients."
"Neil is very easy to work with. He has a good manner with experts and clients."
"He leads the court in a fantastic way. He can deal with highly contentious matters in a calm and collected manner."
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